Engine-Codes - Nissan - P0850 NISSAN

P0850 NISSAN - Park/Neutral Switch

Repair Importance Level: 3/3

Repair Difficulty Level: 2/3 What is this?

Table of contents

Possible Causes
How To Fix
Cost to Diagnose
Meaning

P0850 NISSAN Possible Causes

What does this mean?

Misadjusted Park/Neutral Switch
Faulty Park/Neutral Switch
Park/Neutral Switch harness is open or shorted
Park/Neutral Switch circuit poor electrical connection

How is the P0850 NISSAN code repair?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

What is the cost to diagnose the P0850 NISSAN code

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0850 NISSAN code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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When is the code detected?

The signal of the park/neutral position (PNP) switch is not changed in the process of engine starting and driving.

Possible Symptoms

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0850 NISSAN Meaning

When the shift position is P or N, Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch is turned ON. The Engine Control Module (ECM) detects the position because the continuity of the line (the ON signal) exists.
The Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch assembly also indicates a transmission range switch to detect shift lever position.

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